Town of Northborough

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Buyer type:: City
Location:: Northborough, MA
Country:: US

Town of Northborough RFPs

Active opportunities open for bidding

Professional Grant Administration & Engineering Services RFQ
Open
Aug 10, 2026
Closes
Sep 10, 2026
The Town of Northborough is soliciting qualification packages for professional grant administration and engineering services, so this is a services procurement rather than a grant-program notice. The scope includes site and utility layout; drinking-water distribution and storage; land survey and plan preparation; mechanical and electrical systems; and funding and grant support. The page was posted on August 10, 2026 at 8:00am and states that qualification packages are due by 2:00 PM on Thursday, September 10, 2026, with RFQ documents available from the Public Works Office by email; no timezone is stated.

Buyer Attributes

Key metrics and characteristics

Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
128159
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
121.8
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
16,080
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
62 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
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How to Sell to Town of Northborough

Procurement guidance and navigation tips.

Procurement Hell Score
Lower scores indicate easier procurement. Created by Starbridge.
62 / 100
EasyLower is betterHellish
Quick Decision Flow
- Sole Source: If sale is less than $100,000, use sole source.
- Coops: Frequently procures through Sourcewell and BuyBoard; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
Registered vendors: NYC's Vendor Enrollment Center processes W-9 and PIP registration in 3-5 business days for prime bidders.
MOCS threshold triggers a formal RFx workflow — plan for 60-90 days from solicitation to award depending on category.
Sole Source
- Town of Northborough, MA: The town adheres strictly to competitive bidding. There are no documented sole-source awards over $100,000, and a low threshold frequently triggers competition. Practical guidance: deprioritize sole source and steer departments to cooperative contracts as the pre-competed, compliant path.
Registered vendors: NYC's Vendor Enrollment Center processes W-9 and PIP registration in 3-5 business days for prime bidders.
MOCS threshold triggers a formal RFx workflow — plan for 60-90 days from solicitation to award depending on category.
Cooperatives
- The town holds memberships (e.g., Sourcewell and BuyBoard) but these appear underutilized; reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
- Recommended (accessible through Starbridge): Sourcewell; BuyBoard.
Registered vendors: NYC's Vendor Enrollment Center processes W-9 and PIP registration in 3-5 business days for prime bidders.
MOCS threshold triggers a formal RFx workflow — plan for 60-90 days from solicitation to award depending on category.

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Early Buyer Signals

Board meetings and strategic plans from Town of Northborough

North Borough Historic District Commission Meeting
Date: Aug 19, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The commission discussed the proposal for a labyrinth at the Brigham Street burial ground, focusing on funding, maintenance, and its classification under either historic resources or recreation. They also considered potential updates to the historic inventory, including properties that have recently become 100 years old and the historical significance of the Wesson Fountain at 4 West Main Street. Additionally, the commission prepared for upcoming Planning Board agenda items regarding stone wall removal on a scenic road and a cell tower proposal.
Water and Sewer Commission of Northborough Public Hearing
Date: Aug 18, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Commission conducted a public hearing to discuss recommended water and sewer rate adjustments. The discussion covered the financial structure of the enterprise funds, emphasizing their self-supporting nature and the need for maintaining a fund balance to cover capital improvements and unexpected costs. The Commission reviewed the findings of the annual rate study, which proposed a 5% increase for water volumetric rates and a 4% increase for sewer rates, noting that these adjustments remain below the national average for utility rate increases.
Greater Boroughs Partnership for Health Advisory Board Advisory Board Meeting

Key Contacts

Public-sector contacts connected to Town of Northborough.

Neal P. AspesiActing Fire Chief

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Joshua MullaneyAssistant MIS/GIS Director

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